Knowledge of: Human nutrition and its relationship to health and disease; principles and practices of nutrition, including menu planning and food preparation methods specific to program area of assignment; principles of nutrition counseling; community resources in public health nutrition; basic principles of supervision.

Ability to: Perform nutrition assessments, determine nutritional requirements, and provide client counseling; explain the nutritional aspects of public health programs; conduct effective nutritional workshops and other educational programs; prepare clear, concise and complete reports and other written correspondence; plan recommend and implement major program policy; use a computer for basic word processing and spreadsheet applications.

These employment standards are typically attained with at least two years of experience as a Public Health Nutritionist I. A Master's degree in foods and nutrition, public health nutrition, or dietetics will be considered in whole or part of the experience requirement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Public Health Nutritionist I

• Registration or eligible for registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’
• Commission on Dietetic Registration. Must obtain registration within 1 year of date of appointment. Failure to obtain this registration will be considered cause for termination of employment in this class
• Possession of an appropriate California driver license

Public Health Nutritionist II

• Registration as a Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Commission on Dietetic Registration.

• Possession of an appropriate California driver license

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Are you registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Commission on Dietetic Registration? Yes / No

2. If yes, please provide your registration number. If no, please type "n/a."
3. If not registered, are you eligible for registration as a Dietitian or Dietitian Nutritionist by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Commission on Dietetic Registration? Yes / No
4. Have you completed an ACEND accredited supervised practice program (Coordinated Program or Dietetic Internship) with a minimum of 1200 supervised practice hours? Yes / No
5. If yes, please explain. If no, please type "n/a."
6. Do you have experience in Public Health or other related community nutrition program? Yes / No
7. If yes, please list years of experience and who experience was with. If no, please type "n/a."
8. I acknowledge that this position does/may require a valid California driver's license. Yes / No

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing.
• Shasta County participates in E-Verify. For more information click here. If you do not have internet access, contact Personnel at (530) 225-5515 to request a flier.
• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.
• Positions in this classification are covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the County and the United Public Employees of California (UPEC) – Professional Unit.
• Employees in this classification are covered under the CalPERS retirement program. Depending on the provisions of the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) and other applicable laws, an employee in this classification will be covered under one of the following CalPERS retirement formulas: (1) 2% at 55, (2) 2% at 60, or (3) 2% at 62. An employee in this classification will also contribute up to 8.5% for UPEC Professional his/her pay to this plan or will contribute such other amount to the plan as authorized by PEPRA and other applicable laws. Please visit our employees benefit page at https://www.shastacounty.gov/personnel/page/employee-benefitsfor additional information regarding benefits and CalPERS coverage information. The provisions in this flyer and on the County website are for information purposes only. To the extent the provisions of the flyer or the County website are inconsistent with PEPRA and other applicable laws, PEPRA and other applicable laws shall govern.

ShastaCountyPersonnelwillacceptapplicationsand responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00p.m., on June 26, 2024. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.shastacountycareers.comor submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

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Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515